Meaning & use
impulsive
Acting suddenly, on a whim, without careful thought about the consequences.
See it in a sentence
Buying a car on a whim was a typically impulsive decision for him.
She regretted her impulsive comment as soon as she saw her friend's hurt expression.
A note on using this word
Impulsive often carries a mildly negative tone, suggesting a lack of self-control, unlike the more neutral spontaneous.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
cautiousdeliberate
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